Ask the Expert: Early Childhood Policy & Indiana

Join us for our next Ask the Expert conversation featuring Cynthia Osborne, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Policy at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, on Wednesday, August 26, at 1 pm EST.

Professor Osborne is the founder and executive director of the national Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center, where she leads efforts to translate the science of early childhood development into evidence-based state policies that improve outcomes for young children and families. A nationally recognized researcher and policy expert, she has partnered extensively with states and organizations to evaluate programs, strengthen policy effectiveness, and advance data-driven decision-making.

This interactive session will offer an opportunity to hear from one of the nation's leading experts on early childhood policy and research—and to bring your questions to the conversation.

Event Details:
Ask the Expert: Cynthia Osborne
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1–2 PM ET

This session will take place on the Early Learning Exchange platform, a space where community-based organizations, early learning providers and other system stakeholders can easily come together to discuss, ideate and address key issues and opportunities.

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